Bahla Fort قلعة بهلاء
Oman UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bahla Fort is a fortress located in the Al Akhdar Mountains of Oman. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the 5 most looked-up sights in Oman on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Bahla features significant temperature variation throughout the year. Daily high temperatures reach 42 °C in June and drop to 24 °C in January. Rainfall is sparse, with the highest monthly totals occurring in March at 29 mm and February at 28 mm. The cooler months between November and February, which see daily high temperatures between 26 °C and 30 °C, are generally more comfortable for visiting the fort.
The site is located 150 km from the capital city of Muscat and 123 km from Muscat International Airport. It is possible to combine a visit to the fort with nearby attractions, such as Nizwa Fort, located 23.8 km away, or the Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman, which is 24.4 km away. The fort is open to visitors Monday through Sunday from 08:00 to 19:00. The admission price is 4 RO.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
